2020 EXECUTIVE

Anthony Melchorri
"Hotel Impossible" Creator and Host
ARGEO HOSPITALITY

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Bob Shaff
Owner
CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE CONSULTING

Thursday, October 15, 2020
"State of the Industry: How Are We Coping & Planning for the Future!"

Continuing the Conversation with Anthony Melchiorri beginning at 2:00 PM (EDT) on Wed., Sept. 23.

Anyone who follows Anthony Melchiorri, founder of the Travel Channel program “Hotel Impossible”, is familiar with his direct, honest style and commitment to excellence. Appreciated for his ability to enable people to take ownership of issues, he helps to empower them to make decisions that make their work and lives more meaningful.

After successful seasons of the popular hotel transformation series, Travel Channel is expanding Anthony's role to include two new shows, “Hotel Impossible: Five Star Secrets” and “Hotel Impossible: Showdown.”Throughout Anthony Melchiorri's meteoric career he has consistently proven that nothing is impossible.

Anthony is a well respected hotelier, hospitality expert and consultant who can be seen and heard on his two podcasts, Extraordinary with Anthony Melchiorri and Checking In with Anthony and Glenn.
"How to Rebound from COVID-19 pandemic with your customers (and your friends)"

A Conversation with Bob Shaff beginning at 2:00 PM (EDT) on Thurs., Oct. 15.



The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unbelievable sickness and death worldwide. It has caused many businesses to close, and employees to lose their jobs. Economies have been shattered. But another serious by-product that isn't mentioned too often is that our conversations with our customers and friends have been limited. Relationships are strained. Tempers are short. No matter what our industry or our occupation, we are in the PEOPLE business. We crave connections. We miss our previous way of life.

In his stimulating presentation, Bob Shaff, a Tucson Skal Member, will offer ideas and actions we all can take to re-strengthen relationships with our customers, our associates, and our friends. The businesses and the people who implement these ideas and actions will quickly recover and thrive as the after-effects of the pandemic subside. The time to plan is NOW...




National Committee Meeting
October 2, 2020
3:00 PM (ET)

The virtual SkalUSA NCM meeting will be held on October 2, 2020 beginning at 3:00 PM (ET) via GotoMeeting. Please be sure to have your delegate(s) register for this very important meeting for Skål USA. Guests are welcome.






Annual General Meeting
October 17, 2020
10 AM (ET)

Skål International virtual Annual General Meeting will be held and voting will take place electronically for the first time in the history of SI. All Skal USA Presidents should be in attendance. All other Skål members may view on a special YouTube page.

2021 NORTH AMERICAN
SKÅL CLUBS CONGRESS 
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
Orlando, Florida

May 13-16, 2021
SkalUSA.org
Official Website of Skål USA

Be sure to go to SkalUSA.org to view the new job board, latest membership and tourism news, upcoming events, and so much more...

Username: skalusa
Password: skalusa@123

SKÅL USA PARTNERS WITH HOT TRAVEL JOBS!

Skål USA has launched a new membership benefit for travel industry jobs. An online job board designed for Skål USA membership. Click on the link below to learn more about Hot Travel Jobs and how it will help you find a great job or let fellow Skalleague know if you have a job available.

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UATP
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SKÅL USA

New UATP Insider’s Club Membership for Skâl USA is available for Skal USA membership.

– UATP Insider’s Club
Offers member benefits and travel protection coverage when you travel on industry-free, reduced rate or full-fare tickets on a scheduled airline, Amtrack Passenger Train or Cruise Line.

– SKÅL USA Members can sign up at uatptravelprotection.com. Individual family plans start as low as $26.95 for 12 months of coverage. Insider’s Club is a benefit to protect Skal Members when traveling. (Not a service to sell to Skal clients)

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USA #HOSPITALITYSTRONG FUND PAYS OFF
Hospitality Workers Receive Assistance

Anthony Melchiorri, respected travel and hospitality expert and Travel Channel celebrity, teamed up with Skål International USA and two Skål Clubs, New York and Long Island, to lend a hand to help out of work hospitality workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently over 10 thankful individuals received the initial offering showing their gratitude through email and video messages...
HAVE YOU DONATED?

Skål International USA, in association with Anthony Melchiorri, Skål New York and Skål Long Island introduce a new program to assist hospitality workers who have lost their job.

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL USA ELECTIONS
2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Skål USA Executive Committee elections.

Following Positions are open for Nominations:

 President (1-year term)
 VP of Administration (1-year term)
 VP of PR/Communications (1-year term)
 VP of Membership (1-year term)
 1 Director of Membership (2-year term)
 Internal Auditor* (2-year term)
Skål USA Journeys is the bi-monthly official publication of Skål International USA. A special edition will be sent to the membership when there is breaking lightning news to share. If you have breaking news or club news for the newsletter, please send them along to info@SkalUSA.org.
Skål USA Journeys & Lightning News Editor
Tom Moulton, VP Communications & PR
(520) 940-2755